Essentials Kit Resources

Precious Life Kit

Friend, I am so sorry. I know this is incredibly hard. I’ve been where you are and I wish we didn’t have to talk about this. But since we do, I’m going to walk you through how to use this kit. Finding your baby will allow for burial so that you can grieve with hope and mourn your loss with dignity. Miscarriages can occur for different reasons. If you're experiencing a miscarriage, you might notice symptoms such as vaginal bleeding, abdominal discomfort, or passing tissue. Going through this can be scary and upsetting. It's crucial to reach out for support from understanding healthcare professionals, compassionate counselors, supportive groups, or cherished loved ones to help navigate the emotional journey of loss with tenderness and care. In this kit you will find information and the following supplies to help you catch, locate, and preserve your baby for burial. One specimen hat One Strainer Glass Container to place baby inside Cardboard sleeve for sensitivity. Saline Solution To help preserve and view baby Gloves Squeeze Bottle Chux Pad Overnight Feminine Pads Labeled Placenta Bag Small Net (just in case miscarriage happens in toilet or shower while laboring) Precious Life Tea Steps for Using the Miscarriage Kit Prepare Place the hat and strainer under the toilet seat during bathroom visits. Stack the strainer on top of the hat to separate solids (tissue) from fluids (urine and blood). Use this setup to monitor blood loss and identify tissue. Identify Use the squeeze bottle to rinse the contents of the strainer, assisting in tissue identification. Refer to the provided fetal growth chart for guidance on what to look for based on your baby’s gestational age. Preserve If you find your baby: Fill the glass container with the saline solution provided (contact solution can be used if additional saline is needed). Gently place your baby in the container, which mimics amniotic fluid for preservation. Use a spoon or the net if needed for careful handling. If you do not find your baby: Place any solid tissues or clots in the glass container for burial later. Use the cardboard sleeve provided to cover the glass container when storing in the refrigerator. Chromosomal Testing For chromosomal testing, place the placenta in the provided placenta bag and store it in the refrigerator. Take the bag to your doctor’s office for further examination. Usage Guide:

Fetal Development

Perspective

This helpful comparison will help you when identifying your baby.

Baby is roughly the size of a poppy seed

The baby has implanted into the uterine lining.

Baby is about the size of a sesame seed (0.05 inches)

The heart and circulatory system have begun to form.

Baby is the size of a lentil (0.25 inches)

Limb buds appear, and the heart has started beating.

Baby is the size of a blueberry (0.5 inches)

Facial features have started to develop.

Baby is the size of a raspberry (0.63 inches)

Fingers and toes have begun to form.

Baby is the size of a grape (0.9 inches)

All essential organs have begun to develop.

Baby is the size of a apricot (1.2 inches)

The ears have started to form.

Baby is the size of a fig (1.6 inches)

Bones have begun to harden, and tooth buds appear.

Baby is the size of a lime (2.1 inches)

Baby's tissue is hardening into bone.

Baby is the size of a lemon (2.9 inches)

The baby's skin is thin and transparent, and it is covered in a fine downy hair called lanugo. Baby's genitals have begun to develop, and it is possible to determine the sex at this stage.

Baby is the size of a peach (3.4 inches)

The baby's neck has become more defined, and the lower limbs are developed.

Baby is the size of an apple (4 inches)

The baby's skin has become more transparent, and blood vessels can be seen through it.

Baby is the size of an avocado (4.6 inches)

Baby's skin is thicker at this stage, and they have fine hairs on their head.

Baby is the size of a pear (5.1 inches)

Eyelashes and eyebrows have started to grow.

Baby is the size of a sweet potato (5.6 inches)

Baby is the size of a mango (6 inches)

The baby has gained weight and developed a protective coating (vernix) on their skin.